Atlanta Tongue-Tie
Specialist Care for Infants
If shallow latch, clicking sounds, or gassy feeds are wearing down your baby, we can help. Our pediatric team performs quick tongue tie release procedures for babies with feeding challenges, combining hospital-level safety with the calm, one-family-at-a-time experience parents prefer.
Our Tongue-Tie Release Method
Scissor Frenectomy
A quick snip with sterile scissors frees the restrictive lingual frenulum in seconds, a simple and effective tongue tie treatment with minor bleeding that heals naturally. This type of tongue tie release is commonly used for infants and newborns.
Comfort-First Pain Management
Local anesthetic plus oral sucrose keep the baby relaxed; gentle swaddling minimizes movement during the procedure.
Precision Assessment
Pre- and post-procedure photos chart tongue mobility, helping caregivers understand progress after a tongue tie release.
Why Families Trust Our Tongue-Tie Center
Board certified specialists
Farrah Patti, FNP-BC, is trained in newborn procedures and infant feeding concerns.
Dedicated suite
Skip crowded hospital corridors for a calm, child-friendly environment designed for infant tongue tie release care.
Rapid, stitch-free technique
Most releases take under 5 minutes; babies can feed immediately afterward
Latch & speech support
Guidance may be provided to support feeding improvement after treatment.
Secure Patient Portal
Access after-care instructions, stretching exercises, and direct messaging with your provider.
Before, During & After: What Parents Can Expect
- Pre-Visit Prep
Complete the feeding-history questionnaire in the Patient Portal; arrive with baby slightly hungry for a post-procedure latch test.
- The Procedure
- Check‑in to a private suite
- Local anesthetic applied
- Scissor tongue‑tie removal in ~5 minutes
- Immediate latch test
- Two-week follow-up visit to assess feeding and recovery.
- Recovery & Home Care
With local anesthetic and a gentle scissor release, discomfort is minimal during a tongue tie release procedure and often less than expected.
Here Are The FAQs
With local anesthetic and a gentle scissor release, discomfort is minimal—often less than a routine heel-stick test.
We treat newborns through 12 weeks. Babies with newborn tongue tie or infant tongue tie concerns can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Early tongue tie treatment may support proper tongue mobility, which can aid feeding and speech development as your baby grows.
Yes. Coordinating multiple procedures such as infant tongue tie release along with other treatments reduces stress for baby and family.
Gentle Beginnings Clinic is a concierge, out-of-network practice. This model allows us to provide unrushed appointments, individualized care, and a calm, family-centered experience without the limitations often required by insurance networks.
We are not in network with any insurance providers. Payment is due prior to service.
For families who wish to seek reimbursement, we are happy to provide a detailed superbill that includes appropriate billing codes. You may submit this directly to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement based on your individual plan benefits.
If you have questions about this process, our team is always happy to guide you.
Book Your Appointment Today
Skip the hospital waitlists and choose Atlanta’s trusted tongue tie specialist for safe and precise tongue tie release care. Gentle Beginnings is here to help your baby feed and thrive with confidence